Cool Cash Program

If you are thinking about adding or replacing air conditioning in your home, our Cool Cash Incentive Program can help you select just the right system for your needs, while saving energy and money!

For example, we know that many Utah families believe upgrading air conditioning means moving from a rooftop evaporative cooler to central air conditioning. But Utah's climate is ideal for evaporative cooling. Evaporative cooling is no longer confined to rooftops. Evaporative systems can be installed indoors, and vented throughout your house through existing vents (called whole-house evaporative cooling). Evaporative cooling will create significant savings on your summer electricity costs compared to central air conditioning. Because evaporative systems save energy, participating UAMPS energy partners are offering cash incentives when you purchase a new, replacement, premium, or whole-house evaporative system.

However, if you are planning on installing a central air conditioning system, proper equipment, installation, operation and maintenance will make a big difference in the level of efficiency, and therefore cost of your new system. So participating UAMPS energy partners will offer incentives for high efficiency appliances, properly sized and properly installed systems.

Evaporative Cooling

You could receive $400 for replacement of an existing cooler, or $400 for a first-time installation evaporative cooler. Additional incentives are available for premium adn whole-house ducted systems.For a list of participating UAMPS partners CLICK HERE.

Why buy evaporative cooling?Evaporative coolers use as much as 75% less electricity as central air conditioning. Plus, they act as air fiters, trapping some dust and pollen. In addition, innovations in evaporative cooling technology gives customers options that are more effective and efficient than ever before.

What is my incentive?Cash incentive range from $400 to $1000 for qualifying products.

Which evaporative coolers qualify?Replacement, newm premium and whole-house evaporative coolers qualify under this program. Customers may purchase evaporative cooling equipment from any source they prefer. They may install the equipment themselves and need not purchase installation services to qualify for the incentive. Call for a list of eligible models.

Who can participate?Residential electric customers of participating UAMPS energy partners.

Equipment Requirements for Evaporative CoolersReplacement and new evaporative cooling equipment must have a minimum industry standard rating of 2500 CFM. Premium evaporative equipment must be indirect/direct, or single-inlet direct evaporative system that delivers cooling through a whole-house distribution system. For the purpose of the program, a whole-house distribution system will be defined as a ducted system with a point of delivery, or register, of each occupied room within the dwelling. Customers installing a new whole-house distribution system with a non-premium evaporative cooler will qualify under the New Evaporative incentive tier.

Central Air Conditioning

Three measures for central air conditioners will qualify you to receive an incentive-proper sizing of equipment for your specific square footage, proper installation by a qualified dealer, and purchase of a high-efficiency CAC appliance. Customers of participating UAMPS energy partners can qualify for any single or combination of these measures when they meet the equipment requirements outlined in the incentive application materials.

How can I qualify for a cash incentive for my central air system?Customers may purchase qualifying central air conditioning equipment and installation services from participating Cool Cash dealers, and ensure the equipment is properly sized for residence where it is installed.

For more information about qualifying equipment dealers, CLICK HERE.To download a Proper Installation Form CLICK HERE.

Who can participate?Residential electric customers for participating UAMPS energy partners.

Equipment Requirements for Central AirAll central air conditioning equipment must be a new sir-source split or packaged unitary air conditioner with an Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) Standard Rating Cooling Capacity of 65,000 Btu/hr (5.4 tons) or less, and must contain either a factory or field installed thermal expansion valve. Split-system air condition equipment must include a matched condensing unit and evaporative coil with an overall rating as determined by ARI Standard 210/240.

To qualify for the sizing incentives, central air conditioner equipment must match the calculated cooling load of teh residence where it is installed. The cooling load calculations must be based on methodology in Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) Manual J and the mandatory cooling load calculation assumptions provided in the Cool Cash Incentive Program manual for participating dealers. Installed equipment in considered properly sized when its Standard Capacity Rating is reported in the Current ARI directory of the Unitary Equipment is whithin one-half ton (6,000 Btu/hr) of the calculated cooling load.

To qualify for proper installation incentives, the central air conditioner must be installed according to the requirements provided in the Cool Cash Incentive program manual for participating dealers. In addition, installation documentation must be completed and signed by a certified North American Technician Excellency (NATE) dealer.

Ductless Heat Pump

Make the move to a ductless heat pump and earn up to $1,300 cash back on your purchase.

Below is a list of participating UAMPS energy partners:

Heber Light & Power, UT

Price City, UT

Why upgrade to a ductless heat pump? It’s a simple upgrade that’s more efficient than baseboards and wall heaters. Save up to 50 percent on your heating and cooling costs, installation is easy and affordable.

What is my incentive?Cash incentive range is from $400 to $1300 for qualifying products.

Which ductless heat pumps qualify?Ductless heat pump must be a new AHRI (Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute) rated ductless (mini-split) system and must be listed on the AHRI Certified Directory: ahridirectory.org

Installation work must be completed by a Qualified HVAC Contractor. For a list of qualified HVAC contractors CLICK HERE

Incentive is not offered to customers replacing an existing ducted heat pump

Homes 3,500 square feet or less may qualify for one unit, while homes greater than 3,500 square feet may qualify for two units. Homes greater than 3,500 square feet requiring more than two units may apply for additional incentives (additional documentation required, contact program for more information).

Additional requirements for supplemental ductless heat pumps:

Ductless heat pump must be used as a supplemental heat source for cold spots or for a new/bonus room

New heat pump must be the current primary heat source and must service at least 80 percent of the home's conditioned living space

Heat pump must be a new, air-source split or packaged unitary heat pump with an AHRI (Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute) Standard Rating Cooling Capacity of 65,000 BTU/hr (5.4 tons) or less

Homes 3,500 square feet or less may qualify for one unit, while homes greater than 3,500 square feet may qualify for two units. Homes greater than 3,500 square feet requiring more than two units may apply for additional incentives (additional documentation required, contact program for more information).

Gas Furnace

Every furnace runs its course. Performance drops, and it takes forever to heat up.Upgrade to a qualified high-efficiency gas furnace and receive up to $200 cash back on a replacement that will save you energy and money.

Below is a list of participating UAMPS energy partners:

Heber Light & Power, UT

Price City, UT

What is my incentive?Cash incentive range is from $100 to $200 for qualifying products.

To download an incentive application form CLICK HERETo download a proper installation form CLICK HERE